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How to Make Fabric Covered Buttons: DIY Tutorial
Tired of boring (and expensive) buttons you find at your local shop? Learn how to make fabric covered buttons with this step-by-step tutorial. Did you know there are two different…
Spotlight: Suzanne Connors, Textile Artist
Exploring the versatility of Indigo dyeing, textile artist Suzanne Connors stitches, binds and clamps fabric, then dips it in natural Indigo to achieve an endless variety of textiles full of…
Spotlight: Charlotte Bell, Fiber Artist and Photographer
When fiber artist and photographer Charlotte Bell found a village of rug hookers in Mexico, she knew their folk art was something special. With a visit that began as a…
Spotlight: Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic
Mathew Boudreaux, aka Mister Domestic, has an enthusiasm for creating that's hard to resist! He channels his love of color and making into building an inclusive creative community that shares…
Spotlight: Susan Braverman, Contemporary Quilt and Watercolor Artist
With passions for both watercolor painting and quilting, contemporary quilt and watercolor artist Susan Braverman is always working on something creative in her studio. The common thread that keeps Susan…
Spotlight: Bianca Springer; Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Bianca Springer has a vision: to create culturally relevant work that encourages others to make art a meaningful part of their own lives. She didn't see people who…
How to Finish Seams: Basic Technique Tutorials
Do you envy the nice finished look of clothes and other sewing projects you make, including the inside? Learn many methods on how to finish seams with this article. There…How to Sew a Welt Seam: Simple Tutorial
A welt seam (also called a topstitched seam) is a durable, single-topstitch seam used on heavy fabrics such as wool coats. The welt seam is similar to the mock flat…
How to Sew Flat Felled Seam Tutorial: Sewing Tutorial
You may know the flat felled seam by another name: the flat-fell seam or a felled seam. In this article, I'll show you two ways to make a flat felled…
How to Make the Cross Roads Quilt Pattern: Free Tutorial
Do you know how many different variations there are for the Cross Roads Quilt Block? Here I'm showing you how to make the block that was originally attributed to Nancy…
How to Dye Fabric with Sharpies
There are many ways to add color to fabric, and one of the easiest methods - Sharpie dyeing - uses everyday supplies. And you don't need a large space or…
Spotlight Cyndi McChesney, Quilt Artist and Long-arm Quilter
Quilt artist and long-arm quilter Cyndi McChesney designs a few steps ahead of herself, planning her next quilts while her current project is still on the design wall. That keeps…
Email Sequences: What They Are and How to Use Them
You have collected emails from people interested in your business. Some may have just signed up for newsletters, while others might have purchased something from your business. Now what? Why…
Raw Edge Appliqué: Ideas and Techniques, including Fusible
Raw edge appliqué is a method where elements that will be appliquéd are cut at the exact size, with no seam allowance. The raw edge is then is either fused,…
How to Make a Lovey Blanket Animal: Free Pattern
How huggable is this bear lovey? Learn the basics of how to make a lovey in our DIY lovey tutorial! With a handmade lovable softie, you can make backups for…
How to Make a Sock Monkey: Easy Sewing Tutorial
Sock it to me! Learn how to make a sock monkey with this step-by-step tutorial. All you need is a pair of socks, some stuffing, buttons for the eyes (or…
How to Find Keywords
In this article, you'll learn what is a keyword and how to find keywords specific to your business. Let’s start with an overview of “What are Keywords”. Keywords are specific…
Spotlight: Jules Bianchi, Needle Felt Artist
Needle felt artist Jules Bianchi has taken three creative passions - photography, filmmaking and needle felting - and created stop-motion short films that feature her felted characters. With an eye…